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Hello all, first post in the GoldWing arena;
I currently ride a Suzuki M109R2, which I really enjoy. My wife likes to go riding with me every chance we can get away from the house. Being this is the case, we have discussed taking a long trip around the western part of the states. Now, I know my M109R2 is not really designed for the long haul, and we both know that this would not be the bike to do this type of trip on.
I've come across a GoldWing that is for sale in my area,
The potential bike:
Here are some pictures





MY QUESTIONS for the GoldWing Forum members:
Things about me. I'm a very competent mechanic, just see my website and see what I've done with my '99 4Runner, and M109R2. So when it comes to mechanical issues I can pretty much handle just about anything. So pulling the bike apart is not really a bid deal for me, but I don't want to have to perform an engine rebuild or re-do the rear end......
Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I currently ride a Suzuki M109R2, which I really enjoy. My wife likes to go riding with me every chance we can get away from the house. Being this is the case, we have discussed taking a long trip around the western part of the states. Now, I know my M109R2 is not really designed for the long haul, and we both know that this would not be the bike to do this type of trip on.
I've come across a GoldWing that is for sale in my area,
The potential bike:
- Honda GoldWing 1800
- Asking price: $10,500
- Mileage: ~27k
- Condition: Appears like it has NOT been dropped, a few scratches here and there from riding gear, nothing major
- Tires: Little over a year old, and appear to be in good condition
- Riding Boards
- Front and Rear Corbin Heated Seats
- Current owner is the "second" owner
- NO ABS on this bike
- All service records accounted for
- Reason for him selling; he is getting deployed overseas for two years, and feels that somebody else could enjoy this bike. He has had it since it had 16k miles.
Here are some pictures





MY QUESTIONS for the GoldWing Forum members:
- Is this a good purchase?
- Are there any things I should be aware of, concerning this model year?
- Transmissions issues in this year?
- Are there recalls that I should "absolutely" ensure are done?
- Are there better models out there, with fewer factory issues, for about the same price?
- Any other ideas about this model?
Things about me. I'm a very competent mechanic, just see my website and see what I've done with my '99 4Runner, and M109R2. So when it comes to mechanical issues I can pretty much handle just about anything. So pulling the bike apart is not really a bid deal for me, but I don't want to have to perform an engine rebuild or re-do the rear end......
Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated.